Translation of Japanese word "聞く" to English
聞く
きく
[kiku]
IPA: /kɪkɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
How to use
聞く (kiku) — 'to listen / hear / ask'. Group 1 verb. Dual meaning: 音楽を聞く — listen to music; 先生に聞く — ask the teacher.
🇬🇧 English
to listen / ask
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 聞く
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きく
Romaji Transcription: kiku
Example Sentences
私は音楽を聞く。
わたしは おんがくを きく。
I'm listening to music.
先生は生徒の話を聞いている。
せんせいは せいとの はなしを きいている。
The teacher is listening to the student's story.
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Common phrases
- 音楽を聞く— to listen to music
- 〜に聞く— to ask ~
Frequency rank: #44 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "聞く" mean?▼
The Japanese word "聞く" means "to listen / ask" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "聞く"?▼
The word "聞く" is read as "きく" (kiku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of perceiving sound with one's ears.".
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